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xamarin-android-migration

Migrate Xamarin.Android projects to .NET for Android with SDK-style csproj updates.

Updated Nov 27, 2025
Search Tags:#migration#dotnet#android#nuget#msbuild#xamarin#binding-library
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a practical, step-by-step workflow and checklist to migrate Xamarin.Android native applications to .NET for Android, reducing build errors, runtime encoding issues, and platform-specific UI surprises during upgrades.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SDK-style project conversion: guidance for creating a new dotnet android project, mapping old csproj properties to the new TargetFramework and SupportedOSPlatformVersion.
  • MSBuild and ABI mapping: convert AndroidSupportedAbis into RuntimeIdentifiers and update AOT and debug settings for .NET for Android.
  • Manifest, NuGet, and binding library migration: remove uses-sdk from AndroidManifest.xml, update NuGet dependencies, and migrate or recreate binding libraries using the android-bindinglib template.
  • Platform gotchas and testing guidance: explains encoding changes, Essentials initialization and permission handling, and the importance of testing on physical devices across OEMs.
  • Use Case: upgrade a legacy Xamarin.Android app to net8.0-android, recompile dependencies if needed, and resolve binding library issues while preparing release artifacts.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to migrate my Xamarin.Android project by creating a new .NET for Android project, copying source and resources, updating MSBuild properties and the AndroidManifest, converting ABIs to RuntimeIdentifiers, deleting Resource.designer.cs, updating NuGet packages, and testing the build on physical devices.

Frequently Asked Questions about xamarin-android-migration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I migrate a Xamarin.Android app to .NET for Android?▼

Migrating a Xamarin.Android app to .NET for Android requires creating a new SDK-style project, copying source and resources, updating TargetFramework and SupportedOSPlatformVersion, converting AndroidSupportedAbis to RuntimeIdentifiers, and deleting Resource.designer.cs.

How do I convert AndroidSupportedAbis to RuntimeIdentifiers during Xamarin migration?▼

Converting AndroidSupportedAbis to RuntimeIdentifiers during Xamarin migration involves updating your SDK-style csproj MSBuild properties to map the old ABI values to the new .NET for Android RuntimeIdentifiers format for AOT and debug settings.

Why should I remove uses-sdk from AndroidManifest.xml when upgrading to .NET for Android?▼

You should remove uses-sdk from AndroidManifest.xml when upgrading to .NET for Android because SDK-style projects handle target and minimum framework versions through MSBuild properties like TargetFramework and SupportedOSPlatformVersion instead of manifest entries.

How do I migrate binding libraries for a Xamarin.Android to .NET upgrade?▼

To migrate binding libraries for a Xamarin.Android to .NET upgrade, use the android-bindinglib template to migrate or recreate your binding libraries, ensuring NuGet dependency compatibility and resolving build errors before testing on physical devices.

What are the common build errors when converting Xamarin.Android projects to net8.0-android?▼

Common build errors when converting Xamarin.Android projects to net8.0-android include unresolved NuGet dependencies, binding library incompatibilities, leftover Resource.designer.cs files, and runtime encoding changes that require testing on physical devices across OEMs.

Do I need to test my migrated .NET for Android app on physical devices?▼

Yes, you need to test your migrated .NET for Android app on physical devices across various OEMs to verify platform-specific UI behaviors, resolve runtime encoding issues, and ensure Essentials initialization and permission handling work correctly.

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